The Indiana Hoosiers, fresh off their unprecedented 16-0 season—the first in over 130 years—will celebrate their national championship with a White House visit on May 11. This honor marks the program’s first title triumph, coming nearly four months after a 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes.
A Remarkable Turnaround Under Coach Cignetti
Head coach Curt Cignetti orchestrated Indiana’s stunning perfect season, culminating in the championship clincher. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered a standout performance, propelling the Hoosiers to victory and earning him the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Record-Breaking NFL Draft Haul
Indiana set a program record with eight players selected in the draft. Key picks include wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (30th overall, New York Jets), D’Angelo Ponds (2nd round, Jets), Kaelon Black (3rd round, San Francisco 49ers), Elijah Sarratt (4th round, Baltimore Ravens), Riley Nowakowski (5th round, Pittsburgh Steelers), Pat Coogan (6th round, Tennessee Titans), and Aiden Fisher (7th round, Houston Texans).
Historical Milestone
The Hoosiers join Yale’s 1894 squad as only the second team in college football history to finish 16-0 and claim a national title.
